Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya and sons [Source: hardikpandya93/Instagram.com]
The IPL 2025 clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) took an adorable turn off the field as brothers Hardik and Krunal Pandya redefined sibling rivalry with a heart-warming social media post.
Ahead of their high-stakes match, the duo shared pictures of their sons dressed in MI and RCB jerseys, blending family bonding with on-field competition.
Hardik And Krunal Pandya Drops Cutest Rivalry Pic!
Hardik, leading MI, and Krunal, representing RCB, showcased their playful dynamic by posting photos. In one image, Hardik Pandya’s son Agastya, beams in a tiny MI jersey. Krunal standing beside him shared the same vibe with his son Kavir, grinning in RCB’s red and gold.
The brothers, known for their tight-knit bond since their Baroda days, have often balanced camaraderie with competition. They previously played together for MI and Gujarat Titans, but this season marks them facing each other in different jerseys. Krunal’s move to RCB in the 2025 mega-auction set the stage for this family duel.
Krunal And Hardik Battle Set!
On the field, Hardik Pandya and Krunal have tightly battled each other. While Hardik managed only 16 runs out of the 28 balls that Krunal bowled to him Krunal managed 6 runs off 5 balls without getting dismissed once. While Hardik boasts a strike rate of 57.1 against his brother, Krunal has racked up a strike rate of 120.00 against Hardik.
Nevertheless, Hardik's Mumbai are trying hard to bounce back from their recent downfalls where the team are facing shameful defeats because of batting collapses. Krunal's RCB meanwhile have found their rhythm from the start of the season.
With RCB winning 2 out of their 3 encounters and standing at the second position on the points table, the upcoming clash at Wankhede will be interesting to watch not only because of the battle of the brothers but also because of another mini El Clasico between the blues and the red and golds.